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Monday, 18 February 2008, 11:09 GMT

In pictures: Private collections

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An exhibition has opened at the Gracefield Galleries in Dumfries showcasing paintings from private collections which are rarely seen in public - like Jim Sturgeon's Kippford

Carsethorn - Archie Sutter Watt

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Carsethorn by Archie Sutter Watt was given to the exhibition from a private collection

Louisa - Janina Harrower

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A little girl captured sleeping in Louisa by Janina Harrower

Grandfather discussing the Battle of Blenheim - John Faed

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John Faed's work Grandfather discussing the Battle of Blenheim was inspired by a poem by Robert Southey

Red Rooster - JL Bartlett

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A striking Red Rooster by JL Bartlett was loaned to the event by Linda Simpson

Tod's Lane - John Johnstone

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Tod's Lane by John Johnstone captures a busy street scene

Bluebells at Routin Brig - Jack Skinner

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A colourful scene of Bluebells at Routin Brig was painted by Jack Skinner

Poppies with a French Connection - Sir Robin Philipson

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One of the "stars" of the exhibition - which runs until 22 March - is Poppies with a French Connection by Sir Robin Philipson

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